Chapter 67 Drive Shaft and Transfer Case Technology

The term ___ generally refers to the parts that transfer power from the transmission to the drive

wheels.

• powertrain

• CV-drive

• halfline

• driveline

In a drive shaft assembly, the ___ connects the transmission output shaft to the front universal joint.

• rear universal joint

• drive shaft

• slip yoke

• front yoke

A drive shaft assembly sends turning power to and allows vertical movement of the ___ assembly.

• longitudinal axle

• front axle

• rear axle

• mis axle

The movement of the rear axle assembly causes the distance between the rear axle and transmission to change.

• true

• false

The ___ joint is splined to the transmission output shaft and allows for changes in drive shaft or driveline length by sliding in and out of the transmission.

• slip

• universal

• sliding

• key

Which of the following reduces vibration?

• Drive shaft vibration damper.

• Drive shaft balancing weights

• A two-piece drive shaft.

• All the above

A constant velocity universal joint normally has two ball-and-trunnion joints connected by a centering socket and center yoke.

• true

• false

Pickup trucks commonly use a center support bearing because

• there is a large distance between the transmission and rear axle.

• the drive shaft in a pickup truck consists of one piece

• to adjust for changes in the driveline length

• All of the above.

A transfer case sends power to both the front and rear axle assemblies in a four-wheel- drive vehicle.

• true

• false

If a transfer case chain breaks, no power will be sent to the front wheels

• true

• false